More than 780 people, representing nearly 130 businesses, attended this year’s North American Shed Show in Statesville, North Carolina, on November 6. Attendees hailed from 29 states and Canada. “The 2015 North American Shed Show was the best attendance we ever had,” says Mo Lunsford, president and CEO of Union Grove[Read More…]
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Q&A: Quality Control, Service, and Growth
You can build the best sheds around, but if you don’t sell them, you won’t be in business very long. Ulrich Barn Builders in Cleburne, Texas, uses the “corporate store” model to move its structures from the lot to the customer’s back yard. We spent some time with CEO Jonathan[Read More…]
Customer Returns
A question we are frequently asked is when sheds can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). There are a number of sections in the Consumer Protection Act that allow consumers to return a shed to the suppliers, but what is important to note is that there is no[Read More…]
Q&A: Necessity is the Mother of Invention
James and Steve Borntrager started building sheds in 2000. One thing quickly became clear: Delivering sheds could be quite a challenge. There were many obstacles to get over and around, but there wasn’t a tool for the job. That led to the creation of one of the standards in shed[Read More…]
Builder Q&A: Stellar Reputation
Reeds Ferry Sheds has been open for business in Hudson, New Hampshire, since 1960. Steve Carleton, vice president of Sales and Service, has been with the company his entire career. It helps that his father and grandfather started the business. However, Carleton worked hard for his position, and he strives[Read More…]
Why Rent-to-Own?
Is Rent-to-Own a sound sales tool for the shed builder? The answer is clearly, Yes! It is true that Rent-to-Own contracts require some extra time and effort, but it is also true that increased sales and customer satisfaction more than make up for the extra effort. Rent-to-Own provides the shed[Read More…]
Sheds and More … By Design
Jamaica Cottage Shop has been featured on television shows such as Building Wild and tiny house nation, and for good reason. President and senior designer Domenic Mangano has created some unique structures over the years, including sheds. We had a chance to talk with Mangano about his shop and its[Read More…]
Builder Q&A: A Quality Journey
Kenneth Miller has a passion to make a quality shed at an affordable price. He learned the trade from his father, and in 2003 opened Classic Buildings in Salem, Missouri. We had a chance to ask Miller a few questions about both his sheds and his family. Where does your[Read More…]
